2016 Caloocan local elections
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Local elections in Caloocan were held on May 9, 2016, within the Philippine general election. The voters elected for the elective local posts in the city: the mayor, vice mayor, the two Congressmen, and the councilors, six in each of the city's two legislative districts.
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In 2015, Mayor Oscar Malapitan founded their city-wide party called "Tao Ang Una", which was later approved by the Commission on Elections.[1]
Mayor Oscar Malapitan ran for re-election for his second term. He was challenged by First District Rep. Enrico "Recom" Echiverri,[2] and independents including former Mayor Macario "Boy" Asistio Jr., Zenia Cabaluna, Ricky Carpio, and Rufino "Ruffy" Bayon-on.
Vice Mayor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III ran for re-election for his second term. He was challenged by Rodolfo "Ato" Oliva, Adolfo de Castro, and Brother Patapat.
Tao Ang Una party was composed of city-based politicians affiliated with the Liberal Party (LP), Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) and UNA. Among them was the LP Vice Chairman for Political Affairs and District 2 Representative Edgar Erice and Vice Mayor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio.
First District Rep. Enrico "Recom" Echiverri was on his first term. Though eligible to run for second term, he chose to run for mayor. His party chosen Councilor Susana Punzalan to run for his place. Punzalan was challenged by defeated 2013 congressional candidate and former Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan, Romualdo Orbe, Garth Gollayan, Violeta "Violy" Dela Cruz, and Glenn Operiano.
Second District Rep. Edgar "Egay" Erice ran for re-election for second term. He was challenged by his previous opponent, former Rep.Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon-Uy, and Edgardo Espiritu of Partido Bagong Maharlika (PBM).
Mayor Oscar Malapitan won over First District Rep. Enrico "Recom" Echiverri, winning a second term by a margin of 26.88%.[3]
Vice Mayor Luis Macario "Maca" Asistio III won over Rodolfo "Ato" Oliva.
Former Councilor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan won over Councilor Susanna Punzalan.
Rep. Edgar "Egay" Erice defeated former Rep.Mary Mitzi "Mitch" Cajayon for the second time.
Team Oca (TAO ang UNA)
| Name | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Africa | UNA | ||
| Dean Asistio | UNA | ||
| Onet Henson | UNA | ||
| PJ Malonzo | UNA | ||
| Alou Nubla | Liberal | ||
| Karina Teh | UNA | ||
| Name | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Asistio | Liberal | ||
| Tino Bagus | Liberal | ||
| Carol Cunanan | Liberal | ||
| Jerrboy Mauricio | UNA | ||
| Rose Mercado | UNA | ||
| Obet Samson | UNA | ||
| Name | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Abuda | NPC | ||
| Donna de Gana | NPC | ||
| Edres Domato | NPC | ||
| Mel Mabagos | NPC | ||
| Marlon Palmere | NPC | ||
| Dante Prado | NPC | ||
| Name | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Mangasar | NPC | ||
| JM Matarangon | NPC | ||
| Jinky Panganiban | NPC | ||
| Ka Lando Sustuido | NPC | ||
| Joseph Timbol | NPC | ||
| Johnny Uy | NPC | ||
- ^ Galupo, Ramil Bajo, Rey. "LP, UNA, PMP bets unite in Caloocan". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Batallones, Jeck (2015-10-10). "TV Patrol: Malapitan at Echiverri, magtutunggali sa Caloocan". ABS-CBN News on YouTube. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ^ Agoncillo, Jodee A. (2016-05-11). "Malapitan wins reelection". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2023-05-22.